The Best Reading Tutors in Elgin, IL

Near Elgin, IL

Experienced tutor for writing, editing, proofreading, Spanish/ESL

I have been a substitute teacher in elementary and middle schools for the last three years. Reading is a requirement for the younger students, both in and out of class. I have led guided reading sessions and the "popcorn" style where almost every student has the opportunity to read out... See Sally's full profile

Near Elgin, IL

PhD-level tutor focused on writing mastery, essays & reading

With a BA, Master's in English, and a Ph.D. in literature, my 20+ years as a teacher and college professor have shaped my mission: to transform the writing skills—and academic performance—of high school and college students. My expertise includes essay mastery, analytical reading, and personalized writing... See Alrick's full profile

Near Elgin, IL

Experienced Teacher looking for students of all levels

With 21 years of piano experience and 17 years of violin expertise, I have been passionately teaching music lessons since the age of 12. My instruction covers a wide range of areas including technique, music theory, composition, performance, rhythm, and sight reading. I take an eclectic and personalized approach... See Rebecca's full profile

Elgin, IL

Experienced teacher Specializes in Guitar

I have been teaching for more than twenty years. I also perform as a solo artist abroad. I teach guitar, piano, ukulele, harmonica, voice lessons. I have youtube videos of me singing. I have taught people from 5 to 65 years old. I prefer teaching online. I am very enthusiastic. Please contact me and let's... See Dante's full profile

Near Elgin, IL

Engaging, creative, and effective K-6 and special education tutor

During this time, I mainly worked with 4th and 5th grade students. After that, I taught special education for two years. My students ranged from kindergarten to 3rd grade, and I taught the core subjects, focusing on reading, phonics, writing, spelling, and math. I like to incorporate movement and gestures into my... See Elizabeth's full profile

Near Elgin, IL

I'm Calvin, a perfect SAT scorer and senior at UIUC!

I got a 36 on the reading and English portions of my ACT last year I have experience tutoring for the SAT and ACT reading and English sections through schoolhouse.world, a division of Khan Academy See Calvin's full profile

Near Elgin, IL

Improving Student's Reading Levels One Book at a Time

I have been working with my student Kelsey (see Tim's review) for two school years and she went from reluctant reader to "What are we reading next?". She not only has in interest in reading now, but also markedly improved her MAP scores. See Nikki's full profile

Near Elgin, IL

Experienced, Versatile, and Creative Tutor

I have a BA in Spanish, an MA in Writing, Rhetoric, and Discourse, and an undergrad degree in general science, including coursework in Calculus, Physics, and Chemistry. I can tutor all of these subjects through at least a high school level. I have over 15 years of teaching and tutoring students with a wide spectrum of... See Andrea's full profile

Near Elgin, IL

Effective Dental Educator, TESOL certified, and student centered

I have 20 years teaching evidence based dentistry at community and 4 year degree programs. I have a passion for dentistry and love to mentor to promote the profession. I am student centered, and approachable. Additionally, I have experience in cirriculum development, research, and evidence based instruction. My focus is... See Angie's full profile

Near Elgin, IL

B.A in Secondary English Education

I have done work with editing essays based around argumentation or literature analysis prior as it is a main portion of my major field of study. Close reading is a specialty of mine as symbolism and thematic ideas are always present in literature. I have created lessons surrounding literature analysis and deeper... See Kenny's full profile

Near Elgin, IL

Writer, Philosopher, Mathematician, Data Scientist, Polyglot

Over the years, I've tutored many students and many subjects, from high school math and geometry to college writing and literature. My experience is broad, and while my personal strength lies in the writing and reading borne out of an undergraduate double major in English and Philosophy, I have proficiencies... See Sean's full profile

Near Elgin, IL

Julie R - English tutor with special emphasis on teaching writing

I have been teaching reading, literature, and writing for over 20 years. We can utilize a variety of strategies to improve your skills in both reading for information and in fiction. See Julie's full profile

Elgin, IL

Certified Elementary education Teacher

I have 60+ hours of time spent in school settings and during this time often would work with students on ELA (English language arts), mathematics, and reading coursework. This is defined as anything such as projects, and homework, as a tutor I am open to whatever assignment students need assistance with. A prime... See Danielle's full profile

Near Elgin, IL

Tutor for multiple subjects

Many methods will be used including paper pencil exercises, dry erase marker assignments, dictation and reading of words, sentences, and stories. I work hard to keep the student invested in the program asa well as keeping the program diverse. I have used these methods myself as a child to learn to... See Sara's full profile

Near Elgin, IL

BS Special education 30+ Years teaching Experience

I have taken college courses to learn strategies to help students who struggle with reading comprehension. I help the student to read short paragraphs then question (characters, main idea, details) writing them down in an organized way to help them understand and succeed. See Illona's full profile

Near Elgin, IL

Near native fluency, 5 years in Germany, 21 years experience

Emphasis on the four communication skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing via the immersion method with grammatical structures, vocabulary building and pronunciation integrated throughout. See Julie's full profile

ELA Teacher for Elementary, Middle and High School Students

I am a retired Reading Specialist with over 35 years of teaching experience. My areas of expertise include reading diagnosis, reading remediation, and the development of study skills. See Sheryl's full profile

LSAT, Law School Admissions, Essay Writing, Literature, Proofreading

I also have a B.A. in English Literature with a focus on Shakespeare, post- cold war writers, authors of the Victorian era and many, many other time periods. I am well versed in classical reads and most books and authors used by middle... See Amanda's full profile

Enthusiastic Literature Tutor Looking to Draw You Into the Story

To book your first lesson, please contact me with the name of the text as soon as possible, and I will let you know if I have read it. If I have not, I am happy to do so for you; I charge 15 minutes for every hour of reading time,... See Dana's full profile

Experienced reading instructor specializing in phonics

I have 2+ years of experience teaching at Lindamood-Bell, a program that specializes in remediating reading gaps in students that struggle to read and comprehend fluently and effectively. See Dane's full profile

Freelance Writer & Editor with BA in English & 15+ Years Experience

I have degrees in English, Russian, and Russian Literature with minors in French and History. I love to bring my expertise in language, reading, and writing to students who want to improve their skills and achieve their goals. I also... See GiGi's full profile

BA in English with 6+ Years of Teaching Algebra, Reading, and Writing

I have been teaching and tutoring math, reading, and English for over 6 years, including preparing students for the Accuplacer test. I currently teach high school algebra and can help students prepare for all math levels for the... See Cynthia's full profile

Patient and Caring Reading Interventionist and Homeschool Tutor

Degree in Early Childhood Education PreK- 2nd, training in reading intervention See Kelli's full profile

Experienced English Pronunciation Coach and ESL Teacher

I’ve been teaching American English pronunciation lessons on Wyzant since Jan. 2022. I carefully analyze my students' English pronunciation, then teach them to adjust the way they place their lips, tongues, etc. to improve their accents. We also... See Jen's full profile

GWU Grad for SAT, ACT Test Prep, English, Reading, Writing

I have experience working with children who have developmental challenges in the areas of reading, writing and spelling. I am very patient and understand how to build a rapport with a child in order to make learning to read and... See Colleen's full profile